Together, we empower people to flourish by working to foster a healthy, connected and inclusive community
Nambour Community Centre – Keeping Children Safe Statement
Nambour Community Centre is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children and young people. Their safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, or neglect. We are committed to providing a culturally safe space for all people accessing our Centre and our programs.
We take our responsibility to protect children seriously and are committed to complying with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and all relevant Queensland legislation.
To ensure children are safe in our programs and spaces, we:
- Actively engage with children regarding their rights and encourage children and young people to participate, speak up, and be heard
- Value the wisdom of and work with parents, caregivers, and our community to promote keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing
- Uphold the cultural rights and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Value and support the inclusion of children living with disability and children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Ensure that people working with children are suitable, safe and supported to reflect keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing values in practice
- Embed principles of keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing in our management committee, leadership team, staff and volunteers
- Provide ongoing training to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities in keeping children safe
- Maintain clear procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to child focused concerns or allegations
- Work to ensure our physical and online spaces are safe, promote wellbeing and minimise risk of harm to children
We are committed to continuous improvement.
Our policies and procedures to keep children safe are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective, transparent, and aligned with best practice.
At Nambour Community Centre, every child has the right to feel safe, respected and empowered.
Nambour Community Centre
A community in action since 1980
Nambour Community Centre (NCC) Inc provides a community of care and a range of opportunities for meaningful connections between members of our community. Since the centre was first established in 1980, there has been a sustained commitment to action, which has been woven like a “thread of care” through all of the community and program work at NCC.
Our Programs
Our free, voluntary family support service helps families of children aged 0-18 achieve their goals, build connections, and foster a sense of belonging in creative and inclusive ways.
Our Multicultural Connections program celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Sunshine Coast, fostering inclusion, support, and empowerment for people from migrant backgrounds.
Our Community Development program is dedicated to creating opportunities for connection, growth, and sustainability. We work hand-in-hand with the local community to design initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen relationships, and build a shared sense of belonging.
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🔥 Experience the power and pride of Te Ara Tauwhiti Kapa Haka at Harmony Day Sunshine Coast 2026!
Join us for a vibrant performance celebrating Māori culture, storytelling, and tradition through powerful haka, waiata (song), and movement. 🌿
Bring your friends and family and come enjoy this inspiring cultural performance as we celebrate diversity and community together. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎶 Harmony Day Performance Spotlight – Maria Moore 🌏✨
21 March at Wanderers Football Club Buderim - 10am - 4pm
We’re excited to welcome Maria Moore to the stage this Harmony Day!
Originally from St Petersburg, Maria has been singing since childhood and continues to share her passion for music as both a solo vocalist and a member of the Oriana Choir on the Sunshine Coast. Alongside her career as a professional model, music remains a deeply important creative outlet in her life.
For Harmony Day, Maria will present a vibrant program celebrating cultural diversity through music. Her performance will include beloved Russian classics such as Valenki and Ochi Chyornye, along with international favourites like Skyfall and Hallelujah.
Through powerful vocals and expressive storytelling, Maria brings a beautiful Eastern European musical flavour that reflects the spirit of Harmony Day—celebrating cultures, voices and traditions from around the world. 🌍🎤
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🌸 International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain 🌸
STILL ON TOMORROW!!!
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, we come together to honour women’s strength, resilience and collective power to create change in our communities.
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, honours the strength we share and the treasures we carry. It invites us to come together in connection, creativity and community.
In partnership with Centacare, we’re hosting a gentle morning of art, activism and connection for community.
🗓 9.30am–12pm | Tuesday 10 March 2026
📍 Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Nambour - meeting rooms
🍵 Yummy morning tea provided
Together, we’ll continue building community awareness around DFV and recognise the healing that individuals and communities contribute to every day.
All treasure chests created will be displayed at the Candlelight Vigil and exhibited across Sunshine Coast Libraries throughout May 2026, showcasing the collective power, resilience and strength of women and community.
✨ You’re warmly invited to be part of this meaningful morning, no need to register, just come along. 💜
See you there!🌸 International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain 🌸
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, we come together to honour women’s strength, resilience and collective power to create change in our communities.
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, honours the strength we share and the treasures we carry. It invites us to come together in connection, creativity and community.
In partnership with Centacare, we’re hosting a gentle morning of art, activism and connection for community.
🗓 9.30am–12pm | Tuesday 10 March 2026
📍 Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Nambour
🍵 Yummy morning tea provided
Together, we’ll continue building community awareness around DFV and recognise the healing that individuals and communities contribute to every day.
All treasure chests created will be displayed at the Candlelight Vigil and exhibited across Sunshine Coast Libraries throughout May 2026, showcasing the collective power, resilience and strength of women and community.
✨ You’re warmly invited to be part of this meaningful morning, no need to register, just come along. 💜
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I rrrreally enjoyed myself and caught up with some old faces.🫶🏻🕉️